Georgia State University
Senior Director, Corporate Engagement
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
About University Advancement
Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation. Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) works with Georgia State faculty and administrators and with foundations and corporations to foster mutually beneficial collaborations and meaningful partnerships in areas such as philanthropy, sponsored research, student recruitment, technology transfer and continuing education. These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. University Advancement is seeking (1)Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Job Summary As an R1 institution, Georgia State has the size, scope, and depth that appeal to external supporters. (89% of corporate support is directed to Research Institutions (CAE Voluntary Support of Education Survey, 2016). Georgia State is currently well positioned to see both immediate and long-term revenue increases with an increased investment of staff and infrastructure, particularly in the corporate area. It’s important for Georgia State to expand the corporate relations strategies to better align with the deeper engagement opportunities that corporations are seeking. Hiring a Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to serve as the university’s central corporate partner strategist will allow Georgia State to increase corporate support for the university’s top priorities. The Senior Director will collaborate with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model. In this position, the Senior Director will both build upon existing corporate partnerships and will have the opportunity to develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university. Job Duties
Program Leadership and Strategy With the AVP, serve as the university’s central corporate partner strategist, collaborating with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model.
Develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university, based on best practices, with the goal of leveraging GSU’s strengths for successful engagement with local, national, and global companies.
Work in partnership to create agreed upon annual metrics and goals such as student internships/placement, corporate sponsored research, licensing revenues, executive education, and philanthropy.
Define and implement a tiered approach for effectively managing individual companies based on their current or potential future engagement with GSU.
Develop strategic internal relationships with VP for Research, Senior Vice President for Student Success, Deans, Associate Provost for Graduate Programs. Development Leadership, Development Officers and Faculty to discuss funding strategies and solicitations to fund the initiatives in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Understand the technical aspects of corporate relations, including policy surrounding conflict of interest, intellectual property, and the classification and processing of funding. Support institutional colleagues in understanding and adhering to policies and best practices.
Engage in corporate and corporate partnership leadership conferences and seminars and present on best practices and the University’s success, including co-presenting with leadership staff and executives.
Fundraising, Corporate Engagement, and Relationship Management In collaboration with University Advancement and partners across the wider university, develop and execute strategies for identification, solicitation and cultivation of a portfolio of corporate partners with a primary focus on gifts and grants in the range of $100,000 to $2,000,000+ to both the GSU Foundation and GSU Research Foundation.
Provide corporate partners with opportunities for greater access to student talent, world-class research capabilities, commercialization, executive education, other services, and academic programs. Conduct frequent meetings with leadership, faculty and program staff to coordinate and develop solicitation strategies and create proposals for funding, including grant budgets.
Work collaboratively with multiple units across campus to ensure streamlined interactions with corporate partners. Build strategic alliances and a coalition of support to drive and increase corporate philanthropy, research, and student/faculty engagement across university units and programs.
Develop and steward external relationships with corporations and corporate foundations to acquaint them with the University’s academic strengths and programs. Frequently interact, including face-to-face strategy and solicitation meetings, with foundation and corporate executives.
Donor Stewardship and Grant Reporting Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President, CFR, and other Advancement and University leadership in developing and implementing a stewardship and impact reporting plan for corporate partners creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with donors.
Provide guidance in stewardship and report writing activity in support of university-wide projects. Oversee faculty and staff interaction in the development of external communication of CFR reporting best practices and GSU policies.
Collaborate with colleagues in the GSU Foundation and Office of Sponsored Proposals to ensure that financial reporting is thorough and accurate.
Serve as lead CFR staff, working with Donor Relations, the scholarship office, and program leaders, to create a scholarship stewardship program and engagement opportunities for university-wide corporate and donors.
Team Management Hire, train and supervise foundation relations staff (one Director of Development, Corporate Engagement and one Grants Manager).
Seek opportunities to mentor staff and support their professional development.
Other This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.
Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards: Bachelor's degree and two years of superior performance in face-to-face solicitation of gifts of $50,000 or more equivalent experience in a related field, or a combination of education and experience. College/Business Unit 10/23/25, 3:59:00 AM
College/Business Unit:
University Advancement Location:
Atlanta Campus Job Posting:
10/08/25, 4:00:00 AM
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Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation. Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) works with Georgia State faculty and administrators and with foundations and corporations to foster mutually beneficial collaborations and meaningful partnerships in areas such as philanthropy, sponsored research, student recruitment, technology transfer and continuing education. These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors. Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team. University Advancement is seeking (1)Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence! WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE? Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Job Summary As an R1 institution, Georgia State has the size, scope, and depth that appeal to external supporters. (89% of corporate support is directed to Research Institutions (CAE Voluntary Support of Education Survey, 2016). Georgia State is currently well positioned to see both immediate and long-term revenue increases with an increased investment of staff and infrastructure, particularly in the corporate area. It’s important for Georgia State to expand the corporate relations strategies to better align with the deeper engagement opportunities that corporations are seeking. Hiring a Senior Director, Corporate Engagement to serve as the university’s central corporate partner strategist will allow Georgia State to increase corporate support for the university’s top priorities. The Senior Director will collaborate with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model. In this position, the Senior Director will both build upon existing corporate partnerships and will have the opportunity to develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university. Job Duties
Program Leadership and Strategy With the AVP, serve as the university’s central corporate partner strategist, collaborating with offices campus-wide to ensure a strong, holistic corporate relations model.
Develop, lead and advise senior leadership as to the overall direction of corporate engagement at the university, based on best practices, with the goal of leveraging GSU’s strengths for successful engagement with local, national, and global companies.
Work in partnership to create agreed upon annual metrics and goals such as student internships/placement, corporate sponsored research, licensing revenues, executive education, and philanthropy.
Define and implement a tiered approach for effectively managing individual companies based on their current or potential future engagement with GSU.
Develop strategic internal relationships with VP for Research, Senior Vice President for Student Success, Deans, Associate Provost for Graduate Programs. Development Leadership, Development Officers and Faculty to discuss funding strategies and solicitations to fund the initiatives in the University’s Strategic Plan.
Understand the technical aspects of corporate relations, including policy surrounding conflict of interest, intellectual property, and the classification and processing of funding. Support institutional colleagues in understanding and adhering to policies and best practices.
Engage in corporate and corporate partnership leadership conferences and seminars and present on best practices and the University’s success, including co-presenting with leadership staff and executives.
Fundraising, Corporate Engagement, and Relationship Management In collaboration with University Advancement and partners across the wider university, develop and execute strategies for identification, solicitation and cultivation of a portfolio of corporate partners with a primary focus on gifts and grants in the range of $100,000 to $2,000,000+ to both the GSU Foundation and GSU Research Foundation.
Provide corporate partners with opportunities for greater access to student talent, world-class research capabilities, commercialization, executive education, other services, and academic programs. Conduct frequent meetings with leadership, faculty and program staff to coordinate and develop solicitation strategies and create proposals for funding, including grant budgets.
Work collaboratively with multiple units across campus to ensure streamlined interactions with corporate partners. Build strategic alliances and a coalition of support to drive and increase corporate philanthropy, research, and student/faculty engagement across university units and programs.
Develop and steward external relationships with corporations and corporate foundations to acquaint them with the University’s academic strengths and programs. Frequently interact, including face-to-face strategy and solicitation meetings, with foundation and corporate executives.
Donor Stewardship and Grant Reporting Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President, CFR, and other Advancement and University leadership in developing and implementing a stewardship and impact reporting plan for corporate partners creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships with donors.
Provide guidance in stewardship and report writing activity in support of university-wide projects. Oversee faculty and staff interaction in the development of external communication of CFR reporting best practices and GSU policies.
Collaborate with colleagues in the GSU Foundation and Office of Sponsored Proposals to ensure that financial reporting is thorough and accurate.
Serve as lead CFR staff, working with Donor Relations, the scholarship office, and program leaders, to create a scholarship stewardship program and engagement opportunities for university-wide corporate and donors.
Team Management Hire, train and supervise foundation relations staff (one Director of Development, Corporate Engagement and one Grants Manager).
Seek opportunities to mentor staff and support their professional development.
Other This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
Individuals will also be required to work some nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.
Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards: Bachelor's degree and two years of superior performance in face-to-face solicitation of gifts of $50,000 or more equivalent experience in a related field, or a combination of education and experience. College/Business Unit 10/23/25, 3:59:00 AM
College/Business Unit:
University Advancement Location:
Atlanta Campus Job Posting:
10/08/25, 4:00:00 AM
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